Analysis of NSAIDs Used in 16 Hospitals of Wanzhou Area of Chongqing During 2001～2003 / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the current situation and the trend of NSAIDs(Non-steroidal antiinflammatory dr_ ugs).METHODS:NSAIDs used in16hospitals in Wanzhou area were statically analyzed with a reference to the DDDs(defind_ ed daily dose).RESULTS:The consumption sum and DDDs increased with an annually rate of2.4%,3.1%respectively.Of the top10manufacturers in sales volume,the percentage for the sales volume of the domestic manufacturers decreased from62%in2001to24%in2003.CONCLUSION:Effort should be taken for the development of the new preparation of NSAIDS that of low side-effects so as to meet the needs of the patients.